Vine to Wine: The Fundamentals

Take your appreciation and knowledge of wine to the next level. Explore the wine making process, major types of grapes, and the different conditions affecting the world's primary wine regions. Enjoyment of a wine is enhanced by exceptional presentation, so we will also cover essential service skills employed by the pros. Guest speakers will offer fresh perspectives on all aspects of the wine industry. Students will typically taste about 12 different wines each class day. By the end of the course, you will be able to identify key wine characteristics in a blind tasting. Successful completion of Vine to Wine: The Fundamentals will prepare you for the advanced course of study or give you confidence to make informed personal purchase decisions.

Class sessions will meet at Total Wine & More in Summerlin. Student must be at least 21 years of age to enroll and bring official state-issued ID card to the first day of class. All materials will be provided in class.